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Melinda's

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20 bottlesHeat: Mild to SuperhotNotes to explore: peppery, savory, garlicky
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Yellow mustard and habanero make a punchy alternative to ordinary sandwich mustard.

MustardyTangySavory
Flavor & heat
Amarillo Habanero Hot Mustard Sauce: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 3/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 4/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Black truffles and a little honey give cayenne peppers a rich, earthy setting.

EarthyTruffleSavory
Flavor & heat
Black Truffle Hot Sauce: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 3/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 5/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Smoked jalapeño flavor makes this a natural starting point for grilling and marinades.

SmokyRichSavory
Flavor & heat
Chipotle Hot Sauce: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 2/5; Smoky: 4/5; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 4/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Roasted jalapeños and garlic deliver savory flavor with relatively gentle heat.

Roasted pepperSmokyGarlicky
Flavor & heat
Fire Roasted Jalapeño & Garlic Pepper Sauce: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 2/5; Smoky: 3/5; Garlicky: 5/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 4/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Garlic takes the lead alongside habanero peppers in this everyday table sauce.

GarlickyPepperySavory
Flavor & heat
Garlic Habanero Hot Sauce: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 5/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 4/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Bhut Jolokia peppers anchor this intensely spicy entry in the glass-bottle range.

PepperyIntenseSavory
Flavor & heat
Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Superhot (5/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Jalapeño, green tomato, spinach, cilantro and lime create a lively green blend.

HerbalCitrusyGarlicky
Flavor & heat
Green Sauce: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 3/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

A mild, smooth jalapeño sauce with a tangy green-pepper character.

TangyGreen pepperMild
Flavor & heat
Jalapeño Hot Sauce: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Mango sweetness meets habanero peppers in a fruit-focused sauce.

MangoTropicalSweet heat
Flavor & heat
Mango Habanero Hot Sauce: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 4/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: 5/5; Savory / umami: 2/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

A distinct Naga Jolokia bottling built around peppers sourced from Nagaland.

PepperyIntenseRich
Flavor & heat
Naga Jolokia Hot Sauce: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Superhot (5/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: 2/5; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

The original habanero profile receives a modest extra push of heat.

PepperyVegetalTangy
Flavor & heat
Original Habanero Extra Hot Sauce: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

A mild habanero sauce built around fresh vegetables and everyday versatility.

VegetalPepperyBalanced
Flavor & heat
Original Habanero Hot Sauce: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

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